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Some of you reading this might feel an uncomfortable little twinge in the gut, but I believe the time has come to honestly address an issue that a scarce few are willing to admit; the fact is, Black History Month, for many, feels more like a necessary evil, than a 28-day celebration honoring the great African American accomplishments in this country and throughout the world. I'm not talking about the many millions, regardless of race or religion, who connect with all that's reverent and worthy of honor and praise regarding Black History. Rather, I'm talking about the fact that, every February in all too many classrooms, there seems to be plenty of automated, lukewarm,...

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